De Soto

Local offices in De Soto

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  De Soto Village Office

  115 S. Houghton Street, De Soto, WI 54624

  Help here

  • Village office servicesContact the village clerk about village government services and questions.
  Call 608-648-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on desotowi.com

• Library · Regional office

  De Soto Public Library

  111 Houghton Street, De Soto, WI 54624

  Help here

  • Library materials and accessGet books, digital materials, internet access, and help using the library catalog.
  Call 608-648-3593DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on desotolibrary.wrlsweb.org

• Local office · City office

  De Soto Community Center

  57 Crawford Street, De Soto, WI 54624

  Help here

  • Community center reservationsContact the village office to ask about reserving the community center for a local gathering.
  Call 608-648-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on desotowi.com

Village of De Soto website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve De Soto

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Vernon County

De Soto is in Vernon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Vernon County Department of Human Services

  318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 100, Viroqua, WI 54665

  Help here

  • Public benefitsGet help applying for or renewing FoodShare, Medicaid, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services, including establishing or changing a support order.Read more
  Call 608-637-5210DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vernoncounty.org

• Public health · County office

  Vernon County Health Department WIC

  318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 212, Viroqua, WI 54655

  Help here

  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 608-637-5260DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Child support · County office

  Vernon County Child Support Agency

  318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 100, Viroqua, WI 54665

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services, including payments and support orders.
  Call 608-637-5290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Public health · County office

  Vernon County Public Health Department

  318 Fairlane Drive, Viroqua, WI 54665

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for public health services and health information.
  Call 608-637-5251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vernoncounty.org

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County

  402 Courthouse Square, Viroqua, WI 54665

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information about aging and disability services, long-term care choices, and benefit programs.Read more
  Call 608-637-5201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vernoncounty.org

Everything in Vernon County

Wisconsin programs by kind of help

These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026